The Baron (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, The Baron is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Edgar Pêra, running about 105 minutes. “Finally the remake of the film banned by the fascist dictatorship” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A school inspector travels to the baron’s fiefdom to write a report on a heathen teacher. Having arrived, he is invited to stay with the baron, who makes predictions about women, horses and politics while the mysterious Idalina serves food and drink. The inspector becomes inextricably entangled in the baron’s world.
Who’s in it. The Baron stars Nuno Melo as The Baron, Vítor Correia as The Miller, Marina Albuquerque as The Teacher and Marcos Barbosa as The Inspector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Baron has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Baron page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Baron tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Baron (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Baron change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Baron worth watching?
- The Baron holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Baron?
- The Baron stars Nuno Melo, Vítor Correia, Marina Albuquerque, Marcos Barbosa and Leonor Keil.
- When was The Baron released?
- The Baron was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.